Finance Manager

Bayut | dubizzle; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent online property platform in the UAE is seeking a Finance Manager to consolidate, report and analyze financial data across its entities. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and over 8 years of experience. You will help drive automation and improve efficiencies while providing insights to management. The role offers a competitive tax-free salary and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Annual air ticket allowance

Employee discounts at multiple vendors

Rewards & recognitions

Learning & development

Qualifications

• 8+ years previous experience in a similar industry and role.
• FP&A / Analysis experience.
• Experience working as an Accountant.
• Ability to operate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Demonstrable ability to work to tight deadlines on critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Consolidation of our UAE entities' monthly results.
• Ownership and preparation of the Management Report.
• Drive automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors.
• Performing independent P&L reviews.
• Working with other teams to understand changes and drive improvements.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication

Reporting

Analysis

Advanced MS Excel skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

ACA, ACCA, CPA qualification (or equivalent)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Accounting software applications

Job description

Bayut & dubizzle have the unique distinction of being iconic, homegrown brands with a strong presence across the seven emirates in the UAE. Connecting millions of users across the country, we are committed to delivering the best online search experience. As part of Dubizzle Group, we are alongside some of the strongest classified brands in the market. With a collective strength of 5 brands, we have more than 123 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs. Multicultural environment with over 50 different nationalities.

As a high performing Finance Manager, you are expected to showcase skills in commercial awareness, communication, reporting, and analysis. The successful candidate will be responsible for consolidating, reporting and analysing all areas across our UAE entities. You will own the Management Reporting function, delivering accurate and relevant information in line with deadlines set out by the business. You will work with both financial and non‑financial teams to understand our businesses, provide insight and drive improvements. You will drive efficiencies and automations in the work that you do, building dashboards to support insights. You must be a qualified accountant, being able to understand transactions to analyse and review. At Bayut | Dubizzle we work in a fast paced, energetic environment. The right candidate will bring fresh ideas, be adaptable to change and have a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Consolidation of our UAE entities’ monthly results.
• Perform independent P&L reviews, challenging the status quo and flagging issues early.
• Ownership and preparation of the Management Report, which is reported to the CFO and CEO on a monthly basis.
• Calculating the region’s Free Cash Flow position, staying up to date with any changes implemented by the Group team.
• Analysing and challenging allocations sent to the entities within your scope.
• Performing independent analysis to provide insights to higher management.
• Drive automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors.
• Working with other teams, both within and external to Finance, to understand changes and drive improvements.
• Getting hands on across Finance teams to identify gaps and help to bridge these, both in terms of processes and informational.
• All other tasks that support the wider Finance function, in line with business needs.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CPA qualification (or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or another related field
• 8+ years previous experience in a similar industry and role
• FP&A / Analysis experience
• Experience working as an Accountant
• Being commercially aware; able to translate finance jargon into business specific explanations for non‑finance users.
• Understanding the opportunities of automation, driving these projects through to completion
• Detailed knowledge of accounting software applications.
• Modelling skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to operate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, grasp new and complex processes quickly, solve problems on your own, and develop value‑add solutions.
• Demonstrable ability to work to tight deadlines on critical projects.
• Proactive and result driven.
• A strong desire to exceed expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive tax‑free salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Annual air ticket allowance
• Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the emirates
• Rewards & recognitions
• Learning & development

Bayut & dubizzle is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.